Michael Nelson cites previous presidential debates and explains what might be expected in the first presidential debate of 2008 between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain. One of several "academic activities" held at the University of...

Children and politics -- United States; Teenagers -- United States; Campaign debates -- United States;

Jana Kerr Pettey, publisher and editorial director of Justine magazine, led a panel discussion among teenagers about ways that they can get involved in the political process before being old enough to vote. One of several "academic activities" held...

This film documents the 2008 Presidential Debate at the University of Mississippi between Senators Barack Obama and John McCain and celebrates the enormous efforts of thousands of individuals to make this historic debate a success from the...

Norman R. Augustine, who served as committee chair of the National Academies' Rising above the Gathering Storm, is the retired chairman and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation. He serves on the President's Council of Advisors on Science and...

Education -- Political aspects -- United States; Education and state -- United States;

A panel of leading educational researchers and policy experts discuss high stakes testing, institutional accessibility, school accountability, and college affordability. One of several "academic activities" held at the University of Mississippi...

A panel of experts on nutrition, physical activity, and health policy discuss the role of prevention in U.S. health care. Panelists include: Steven Blair, Evelyn Crayton, John Clymer, Therese Hanna (moderator). One of several "academic activities"...